pass
verb (used with object)
to move past; go by.
will be passing
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future progressiveof pass.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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“It will affect us because big ships will be passing through so there will be more restrictions, and we would need to go much further to fish,” said Omar Lali, a 27-year-old fisherman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
After nine seasons as a judge on the popular British baking competition, Leith will be passing the metaphorical judges torch — or fork.
From Salon ● Jan. 22, 2026
Plan to stay up late Tuesday as one of the most visible meteor showers of the year will be passing through the night sky.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 13, 2022
Stafford will be passing to a reconfigured receiver corps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2022
But I am pleased as punch to announce that I will be passing the torch to an up-and-coming writer who, according to Sister Redempta, has an eye for the interesting and a nose for news.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
